Ben Diskin
@bendiskin.bsky.social
Living embodiment of the 🤪 emoji. (Also a voice actor sometimes.)
(He/Him)
Conventions: Sam (https://cesd-conventions.com/)
NoAI
(He/Him)
Conventions: Sam (https://cesd-conventions.com/)
NoAI
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ANNOUNCEMENT TIME ^^
I’m the voice of Avery in THE CONEJOS by Velvet Ears Entertainment!!!
It’s been such an honor being a part of this project, it’s DEEP with team passion and coordinated love and effort!🐇💙
I’m the voice of Avery in THE CONEJOS by Velvet Ears Entertainment!!!
It’s been such an honor being a part of this project, it’s DEEP with team passion and coordinated love and effort!🐇💙
February 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT TIME ^^
I’m the voice of Avery in THE CONEJOS by Velvet Ears Entertainment!!!
It’s been such an honor being a part of this project, it’s DEEP with team passion and coordinated love and effort!🐇💙
I’m the voice of Avery in THE CONEJOS by Velvet Ears Entertainment!!!
It’s been such an honor being a part of this project, it’s DEEP with team passion and coordinated love and effort!🐇💙
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A month out from launch, we're releasing the BIG HOPS documentary about the game's 6 year journey.
It covers Hop's origin, growing the team, navigating a tough design space, bringing it all together, getting dropped by our publisher, Kickstarting, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtee...
It covers Hop's origin, growing the team, navigating a tough design space, bringing it all together, getting dropped by our publisher, Kickstarting, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtee...
6 Years To Build BIG HOPS - Dev Dive Documentary
YouTube video by Dev Dive
www.youtube.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A month out from launch, we're releasing the BIG HOPS documentary about the game's 6 year journey.
It covers Hop's origin, growing the team, navigating a tough design space, bringing it all together, getting dropped by our publisher, Kickstarting, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtee...
It covers Hop's origin, growing the team, navigating a tough design space, bringing it all together, getting dropped by our publisher, Kickstarting, and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtee...
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My chat hates me
February 16, 2026 at 8:12 PM
My chat hates me
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‘The Simpsons’ voice actress Nancy Cartwright says she doesn’t want to be replaced by AI when she retires:
“I think I would choose a successor [instead of AI], and I’ll tell you why, because AI has no heart and I think that’s a missing ingredient.”
“I think I would choose a successor [instead of AI], and I’ll tell you why, because AI has no heart and I think that’s a missing ingredient.”
February 15, 2026 at 9:47 PM
‘The Simpsons’ voice actress Nancy Cartwright says she doesn’t want to be replaced by AI when she retires:
“I think I would choose a successor [instead of AI], and I’ll tell you why, because AI has no heart and I think that’s a missing ingredient.”
“I think I would choose a successor [instead of AI], and I’ll tell you why, because AI has no heart and I think that’s a missing ingredient.”
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Oh yeah, my girlfriend is back, just in time
✧ ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ
#furry #furryartist #doodle #sketchart #aggretsuko #fanart
✧ ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ
#furry #furryartist #doodle #sketchart #aggretsuko #fanart
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Oh yeah, my girlfriend is back, just in time
✧ ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ
#furry #furryartist #doodle #sketchart #aggretsuko #fanart
✧ ─=≡Σ((( つ•̀ω•́)つ
#furry #furryartist #doodle #sketchart #aggretsuko #fanart
OH MY GOD YESSSSS!!! WE GOING BACK TO NOSGOTH BABBBYYYYYY!!
We have teamed up with Crystal Dynamics and Bit Bot Media to bring back a Legacy lost in time.
youtu.be/Nd_Jm5KV15o?...
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
youtu.be/Nd_Jm5KV15o?...
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a fast, 2D retro action platformer built around vertical movement, fluid combat, and skill-driven play. Explore a dark fantasy world brought to life through pixel art…
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 12:49 PM
OH MY GOD YESSSSS!!! WE GOING BACK TO NOSGOTH BABBBYYYYYY!!
Hey, all! I'm going to be in Houston Texas this weekend for #Animeverse!
animeversefest.com/houston-tx/h...
Come say hi!
animeversefest.com/houston-tx/h...
Come say hi!
February 12, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Hey, all! I'm going to be in Houston Texas this weekend for #Animeverse!
animeversefest.com/houston-tx/h...
Come say hi!
animeversefest.com/houston-tx/h...
Come say hi!
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the cycle of “devs working for years to make a game > game launches (and it doesn’t matter how successful it is) > two week waiting period > most of the team laid off” is not only entirely unsustainable but genuinely horrifying
Highguard developer Wildlight has reportedly laid off most of its team, says one a level designer sharing the news of layoffs.
The live service game launched just two weeks ago after being revealed at The Game Awards.
(Read more at Game Informer)
The live service game launched just two weeks ago after being revealed at The Game Awards.
(Read more at Game Informer)
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
the cycle of “devs working for years to make a game > game launches (and it doesn’t matter how successful it is) > two week waiting period > most of the team laid off” is not only entirely unsustainable but genuinely horrifying
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February 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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I'm a cookie! 😁🍪
Pleased to announce that I'm the English voice of Venom Dough Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom!
Pleased to announce that I'm the English voice of Venom Dough Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom!
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I'm a cookie! 😁🍪
Pleased to announce that I'm the English voice of Venom Dough Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom!
Pleased to announce that I'm the English voice of Venom Dough Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom!
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My cover done for @udonentertainment.bsky.social’s Mega Man X issue #0. This is a connecting cover for this 6 issue series #edwinhuang #megaman #megamanx #udonentertainment
February 8, 2026 at 12:33 AM
My cover done for @udonentertainment.bsky.social’s Mega Man X issue #0. This is a connecting cover for this 6 issue series #edwinhuang #megaman #megamanx #udonentertainment
Me with my Expedition 33 training:
PARRY ITTTTTT
PARRY ITTTTTT
Physics of a direct hit from an RPG type projectile
February 7, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Me with my Expedition 33 training:
PARRY ITTTTTT
PARRY ITTTTTT
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I had this sitting on my wips for a while now and finished it yesterday after work yippieeee!!!!
#aggretsuko #retsuko #fanart
#aggretsuko #retsuko #fanart
February 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
I had this sitting on my wips for a while now and finished it yesterday after work yippieeee!!!!
#aggretsuko #retsuko #fanart
#aggretsuko #retsuko #fanart
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ai generated podcasts hosted by playstation characters are a great idea, and let me, a definitely real person, tell you why www.polygon.com/playstation-...
Why AI-generated PlayStation podcasts are a good thing
Guest column by Someone Who Is Definitely a Real Person
www.polygon.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
ai generated podcasts hosted by playstation characters are a great idea, and let me, a definitely real person, tell you why www.polygon.com/playstation-...
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Excited to keep going and get this to 1000 reviews!
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/...
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Excited to keep going and get this to 1000 reviews!
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/...
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@headcrabsalesman.bsky.social was talking to me about diss experiencing Friendship and getting a bracelet made for him by Hop, and so I drew him once again, but cutesy 😌🌸
#bighops
#bighops
February 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
@headcrabsalesman.bsky.social was talking to me about diss experiencing Friendship and getting a bracelet made for him by Hop, and so I drew him once again, but cutesy 😌🌸
#bighops
#bighops
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Quality assurance testers at Blizzard Albany and Austin offices have reached a groundbreaking contract at Microsoft, marking the third union contract across the company's gaming studios.
Solidarity!
Solidarity!
Blizzard Quality Assurance Workers Ratify Video Game Union Contract With Microsoft
A strong majority of quality assurance workers at Blizzard’s Albany and Austin locations overwhelmingly voted to ratify a union contract at Microsoft, ensuring lasting protections in the workplace.
cwa-union.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Quality assurance testers at Blizzard Albany and Austin offices have reached a groundbreaking contract at Microsoft, marking the third union contract across the company's gaming studios.
Solidarity!
Solidarity!
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Blizzard QA workers' newly ratified union contract locks in pay increases, better benefits
aftermath.site/blizzard-qa-wo...
aftermath.site/blizzard-qa-wo...
February 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Blizzard QA workers' newly ratified union contract locks in pay increases, better benefits
aftermath.site/blizzard-qa-wo...
aftermath.site/blizzard-qa-wo...
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My empire of suffering
February 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
My empire of suffering
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SAG or not, anyone who contributed to this should be ashamed.
First trailer for Darren Aranofsky's new AI animated series 'On This Day... 1776'
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
SAG or not, anyone who contributed to this should be ashamed.
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Read Robert's writing about our level design process for BIG HOPS! It's awesome and selfishly a nice nostalgic read.
new blog post: notes on level design workflows for the 3D platformer Big Hops www.blog.radiator.debacle.us/2026/01/note...
Notes on level design workflow for the 3D platformer Big Hops
A behind-the-scenes look at some of the tooling, level design methods, and metrics use for this cartoony 3D exploration game I helped make.
www.blog.radiator.debacle.us
January 29, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Read Robert's writing about our level design process for BIG HOPS! It's awesome and selfishly a nice nostalgic read.